On July 10th, Beijing time, the Rockets defeated the Thunder 90-88 and won their first Summer League win. This game was a big drama between the No. 2 pick in the new division and the top pick in the new division. Unexpectedly, the Rockets’ No. 17 pick Tali Eason stole the show again. It was that familiar smell again! (The big show of Banqueiro VS Smith Jr. was also the most amazing for Eason.) It has to be said that Tari Eason, a striker who can attack and defend well, is the Rockets' biggest benefit in this draft. Jabari Smith Jr.'s performance is not as good. People want it.
Before the game started, Ethan kept completing dunks to ignite the emotions of the fans. Las VegasMany people came to see Holmgren and Smith Jr., but he was unmoved. He just wanted to play his own game. of aggression.
Ethan completed an alley-oop and a three-pointer within two minutes of the opening. He scored 7 points and 4 rebounds in the first quarter. After playing 19 minutes in the first half, Ethan scored 4 of 7 and 1 of 3 three-pointers. 11 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals.
Rockets reporter Kelly Iko said: Tali Eason made full use of Summer League to show himself. He is very aggressive on both ends of the offense and defense, which is impressive. While Holmgren had 6 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks, Smith scored 5 points and 6 rebounds on 2 of 11 shots. His performance at No. 3 and No. 2 was far inferior to Ethan.
In the last quarter, Ethan defended Holmgren twice more. He fought for offensive rebounds but failed to hit a mid-range shot in the second attack. When Holmgren and Gidi helped the Thunder lead by 3 points, Ethan faced Holmgren hit the key ball and then protected the key backcourt rebound. Taitai made a throw for the Rockets to go ahead in 27.5 seconds. After Gidi's mistake, the Thunder ruined the game. Ethan made two free throws in 4.1 seconds at the critical moment. The game lasted 28 minutes. , 5 of 10, 1 of 3 three-pointers, 14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, shooting 50%.
In the game against the Magic, Ethan made 6 of 17 shots, 2 of 9 three-pointers, and scored 14 points and 13 rebounds, including 5 offensive rebounds. He also took the initiative to defend No. 1 pick Benqueiro. He scored in both Summer League games. His performance is in double figures, and his performance is exciting. The Rockets obtained the No. 17 pick from the Nets. He is the first person to cash out the Harden trade to the Nets. The Nets will be in the first round for many years to come. Rockets, can Ethan start the new season?
text/Yan Xiaobai’s basketball dream